Conan Doyle’s Mystery Cases

Conan Doyle didn’t just write about mysteries.  In two, real-life instances he served as the detective.

The Oscar Slater Case

The Oscar Slater Case
When William Gordon was released from Peterhead Prison he smuggled out a message from fellow prisoner, Oscar Slater. The message, written on waterproof paper and hidden under Gordon's tongue, was a plea for help. It was to be delivered to none other than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

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George Edalji and Arthur Conan Doyle

George Edalji and Arthur Conan Doyle
It was a moment straight out of a Sherlock Holmes novel. In January of 1907 Conan Doyle walked into the lobby of a hotel. As Conan Doyle entered the lobby he spotted George Edalji. In a flash Conan Doyle knew that Edalji was innocent.

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